Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service

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Judith Herb College of Education, Health

Science and Human Service

Graduate Programs

The Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service (JHCEHSHS) offers flexible programs leading to a range of master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees in both academic and professional fields. The Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service collaborates with other colleges in the university and with the Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health to offer specialized degrees. All students are encouraged to discuss academic programs with graduate faculty in their respective departments.

Admission to Graduate Programs

Program specific requirements are described under the individual graduate programs. General graduate program admission requirements are described in a prior section of the College of Graduate Studies. Admission to graduate study in the Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service is open to graduates of accredited colleges and universities who meet the minimum admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies as well as any additional, specific admission requirements of the college, department, and/or program.

Previously admitted students wishing to transfer to a different program within the Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service must apply for admission to the new program. Admission to one program does not guarantee admission to another program.

Administration of Programs

All graduate programs in the Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service are administered jointly by the college and the College of Graduate Studies of The University of Toledo. Students should visit the program website and/or contact specific programs for further information on admission requirements or programs. The associate dean for graduate affairs coordinates graduate policies within the college.

Advising

Students are assigned a faculty member for the purpose of advising and developing a plan of study. It is the student’s responsibility to meet all requirements for the degree as specified by the graduate program, the department, the College of Graduate Studies, and The University of Toledo. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the plan of study and other required forms, in consultation with their advisors, during the first semester of matriculation.

GRADUATE DEGREES in JHCEHSHS

A list of degree programs offered in the JHCEHSHS is below. To the right of each degree is the department that offers that degree program. Program descriptions are provided in the information under each department.

Master’s Degree Programs

DEPARTMENT

Master of Arts and Education Curriculum and Instruction Education and anthropology

Education and classics Education and economics Education and English

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Education and French Education and geography

Education and German Education and history Education and mathematics Education and political science Education and sociology Education and Spanish

Master of Arts in Counselor Education Sch Psy, Legal Specialties &

Clinical mental health counseling Counselor Ed

School counseling

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Social Work also offered: joint MA in Criminal Justice/Juris Doctor

Master of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Studies Health and Recreation Professions Recreation administration

Recreational therapy

Recreational therapy and therapeutic arts

Master of Arts in School Psychology Sch Psy, Legal Specialties & Counselor Ed

Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology Rehabilitation Sciences

Master of Education

Art education Curriculum and Instruction

Career and technical education Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum and instruction Curriculum and Instruction

Early childhood education PreK-3 Early Child, Physical & Special Ed

Educational administration and supervision Educational Found & Leadership

Educational psychology Educational Found & Leadership

Educational research and measurement Educational Found & Leadership

Educational technology Curriculum and Instruction

Educational theory and social foundations Educational Found & Leadership

Health education Health and Recreation Professions

Higher education Educational Found & Leadership

Middle childhood education (LAMP only) Curriculum and Instruction

Secondary education (LAMP only) Curriculum and Instruction

Special education Early Child, Physical & Special Ed

Master of Music in Music Education

Music education Dept. of Music, College of Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum and Instruction

Master of Public Health: Health Promotion and Education Program Health and Recreation Professions

Master of Science and Education Curriculum and Instruction Education and biology

Education and chemistry Education and geology Education and mathematics Education and physics

Master of Science in Exercise Science Kinesiology Applied biomechanics

Clinical kinesiology Exercise physiology Athletic training

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Licensure Alternative Master’s Degrees

Adolescent and young adult (7-12) Curriculum and Instruction

Art education (multi-age) Curriculum and Instruction

Early childhood education (preK-3) Early Child, Physical & Special Ed Early childhood education intervention specialist Early Child, Physical & Special Ed

Foreign language (multi-age) Curriculum and Instruction

Intervention specialist: Mild/Moderate Early Child, Physical & Special Ed Intervention specialist: Moderate/Intensive Early Child, Physical & Special Ed

Middle grade (4-9) Curriculum and Instruction

Music education (multi-age) Curriculum and Instruction

Education Specialist Degree Programs

Education Specialist in Administration and Supervision Educational Found & Leadership

Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction & ECPSE

Education Specialist in School Psychology Sch Psy Legal Specialties & Coun Ed

Doctoral Degree Programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education School Psychology, Legal Specialties and Counselor Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science Kinesiology

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education Health and Recreation Professions

Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations in:

Curriculum and instruction Curriculum and Instruction

Educational media Curriculum and Instruction

Early childhood education Early Child, Physical & Special Ed

Gifted and talented Curriculum and Instruction

Secondary Curriculum and Instruction

Special education Early Child, Physical & Special Ed

Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision Educational Found & Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy in Foundations of Education with concentrations in: Educational Found & Leadership Educational psychology

Areas of focus may include learning & cognition or human development Educational sociology

Foundations of education History of Education Philosophy of Education Research and measurement

Areas of focus may include statistics, measurement, or evaluation

Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Educational Found & Leadership

Doctor of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Sciences

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Graduate Certificates

Child advocacy Criminal Justice and Social Work

Elder law certificate Sch Psy, Legal Spec & Counselor Ed

Juvenile justice Criminal Justice and Social Work

Patient advocacy certificate Sch Psy, Legal Spec & Counselor Ed

Endorsements

Curriculum and Instruction

Career-based intervention Curriculum and Instruction

Early childhood generalist (grades 4-5) Curriculum and Instruction

Literacy specialist Curriculum and Instruction

Pre-school special needs Early Child, Physical & Special Ed

Reading (PreK-12) Curriculum and Instruction

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Department of

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

LEIGH CHIARELOTT, chair

Master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees are housed within this department. In addition, graduate licensure programs in middle childhood education, adolescent and young adult education, career and technical education, foreign language education, art education, and music education as well as special programs in literacy and educational technology are available.

Educational programs at The University of Toledo are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Admission to Master’s Degree Programs

In addition to the College of Graduate Studies admission requirements, master’s programs housed in the department of curriculum and instruction (CI) require the following:

• An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate work. Students who fail to meet this requirement may be considered for provisional admission, provided they demonstrate excellent promise for graduate study. The GRE is required for students with less than a 2.7 undergraduate grade point average.

• Three letters of recommendation regarding the prospective graduate student's potential for doing master's level work, which may come from such sources as the undergraduate major advisor, current employer, school principal or others who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s ability to engage in graduate work in the desired program.

• A well-written statement describing the students' background and goals as well as the importance of the degree In achieving those goals.

• Some programs have selective admissions and may admit a limited number of students. Thus, meeting all formal criteria does not guarantee admission.

Requirements for Master’s Degree Programs

Master’s programs housed in the department of curriculum and instruction require a minimum of 30 or 36 semester hours (depending on program) of approved graduate course work. No more than six semester hours of credit from any combination of workshops (5950), problems or special topics courses (5980 or 6980), and independent studies (5990 or 6990) may be included in the degree program.

• A plan of study identifying the courses for the master's degree is required after 12 credit hours, generally at the end of the first semester of full time study.

• All students completing one of the master’s degrees in this department must fulfill core requirements by completing one course from each of the four foundations core areas within the first 18 semester hours of course work (four of the first six courses must be core courses).

• All course work for the master's degree must be taken within a six-year period immediately preceding the date the degree is awarded.

• The completion of a thesis, project, comprehensive examination, seminar, or field experience (practicum) is noted in specific program descriptions.

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Programs leading to licensure or endorsement may require additional semester hours to fulfill the licensure credential as well as degree requirements.

Licensure Alternative Master’s Program (LAMP)

The licensure alternative master's program (LAMP) is a unique program for providing an initial license for those individuals who are seeking a career change and are interested in becoming teachers. The LAMP provides a sequence of courses applicable to teacher licensure from the State of Ohio and may be combined with an appropriate master’s degree.

Licensure may be obtained in the following areas: adolescent education (grades 7-12), middle childhood education (grades 4-9), art education (grades K-12) and music education (grades K-12). The program is designed to provide the student with opportunities to spend time in school settings and to put these experiences into perspective through on-campus reflective seminars. Both part-time and full-time accelerated programs are available. Please contact Libbey McKnight at 419-530-4967.

Admission requirements for Licensure Alternative Master's Program (LAMP)

All applicants must have a minimum 2.7 overall undergraduate GPA and a minimum 2.7 GPA in the licensure area. Other admission requirements may include (but are not limited to) application, GRE, writing samples, interviews, and recommendation letters. Students must be fully admitted to the College of Graduate Studies to be eligible. Students must consult with the appropriate LAMP advisor prior to applying.

LAMP (Accelerated) in Middle Grades (MGE) and Adolescent/Young Adult Education (AYA)

LAMP is a highly selective master's program that combines licensure in the middle grades (grades 4-9) with a master's degree in middle childhood education (MIDD) or licensure in adolescent/young adult education (grades 7-12) with a master's degree in secondary education (SECE). The LAMP (accelerated) program is a one calendar year (August to August) full-time cohort-based program. Please see the LAMP website link from the department of curriculum and instruction web page at http://www.utoledo.edu/eduhshs/depts/ci/index.html for further details on both programs. Application deadline for this LAMP program is May 1. Early admission deadline is November 1.

LAMP (Regular) program

The department of curriculum and instruction also offers programs in middle grade (MGE) and adolescent/young adult (AYA) education for those persons whose primary interest is in obtaining licensure in MGE (grades 4-9) or AYA (grades 7-12) within their content area specialties. This program can be completed on a part-time basis, and students can be admitted at any time during the calendar year. Students may also receive a master's degree in middle childhood education (MIDD) or secondary education (SECE) while completing licensure requirements by taking additional coursework. Coursework for the master's degree must be completed within six years. Please see the LAMP website link from the curriculum and instruction web page for further details on this program.

LAMP programs in Art Education and Music Education

Licensure in both art education and music education are available for persons with appropriate fine arts backgrounds.

Master of Arts and Education

This degree program is offered by the Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service in collaboration with the College of Languages, Literature, and Social Sciences. This degree is designed for students who wish to enhance their

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knowledge in a humanities or social sciences field and in education. As a general rule, students will have an advisor in the Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service and in the College of Languages, Literature, and Social Sciences who will jointly plan and direct the program. Students who wish to complete their culminating experience in education will work with their Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service advisor. Students who wish to complete their culminating experience in their humanities or social sciences field will work with their College of Languages, Literature, and Social Sciences advisor.

A. Foundations core ... 12

• Psychological Foundations: EDP 5110, 5120, 5210, 5220, 5230, 5310, 5320, or 5330 • Research Foundations: RESM 5110, 5210, 5310, or 5330 • Social Foundations: TSOC 5100, 5110, 5200, 5210, 5230, 5300, 5400 or 6500 • Curriculum : CI 6800, CI 6810, CI 6830, CI 6840, CI 5860, CI 5870 or SPED 5000 B. Specialization ... 21

Select a minimum of 15 semester hours in one of the following areas: anthropology, classics, economics, English, English as a second language, French, German, history, political science, sociology or Spanish. See College of Languages, Literature, and Social Sciences for specific course requirements. Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor. C. Seminar, project, or thesis ... 3

The master of arts and education ordinarily requires licensure as a prerequisite.

Master of Education in Art Education (LAMP available)

• Psychological Foundations: EDP 5110, 5120, 5210, 5220, 5230, 5310, 5320, or 5330 • Research Foundations: RESM 5110, 5210, 5310, or 5330 • Social Foundations: TSOC 5100, 5110, 5200, 5210, 5230, 5300, 5400, or 6500 • Curriculum: AED 5500 or 5320 B. Specialization ... 21

AED 5000, 5320 or 5500 and 18 hours ... 3

Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor ... 18

C. Culminating experience ... 3

AED 5000, 6920, 6940 or 6960 Requirements for initial teacher licensure may be met as part of the M.Ed. degree. See the description of the Licensure Alternative Master’s Program (LAMP) section. Students should consult their advisor for detailed information.

Master of Education in Career and Technical Education

A. Foundations core (see general requirements) ... 12

• Psychological Foundations: EDP 5110, 5120, 5210, 5220, 5230, 5310, 5320, or 5330 • Research Foundations: RESM 5110, 5210, 5310, or 5330 • Social Foundations: TSOC 5100, 5110, 5200, 5210, 5230, 5300, 5400, 5500 • Curriculum: CTE 5160, 5830, or 6900 B. Specialization ... 15

Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor. C. Project, thesis or practicum ... 3

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Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

A. Foundations core ... 12 • Psychological Foundations: EDP 5110, 5120, 5210, 5220, 5230,

5310, 5320, or 5330

• Research Foundations: RESM 5110, 5210, 5310, or 5330 • Social Foundations: TSOC 5100, 5110, 5200, 5210, 5230, 5300, 5400, 5500

• Curriculum: CI 6800, Ci 6810, CI, 6830, CI 6840, CI 5860, CI 58790, or SPED 5000

B. Specialization ... 12 Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor.

C. Theory and Research Requirement

CI 6490, 6590, 6690, 6790, or 5980 ... 3 D. Seminar, project or thesis ... 3

CI 6900, 6920 or 6960

Master of Education in Educational Technology and Performance

Technology

5310, 5320, or 5330

• Research Foundations: RESM 5110, 5210, 5310, or 5330

• Social Foundations: TSOC 5100, 5110, 5200, 5210, 5230, 5300, 5400, 5500 • Curriculum: ETPT 5100

B. Specialization ... 15 Areas of focus may include instructional technology, educational computing or instructional design.

Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor.

C. Seminar, project, practicum, or thesis ... 3 ETPT 6900, 6930, 6940, or 6960

Master of Education in Middle Childhood Education (LAMP only)

• Psychological Foundations: EDP 5110 recommended, or 5120, 5210, 5220, 5230, 5310, 5320, or 5330 as pre-approved by advisor

• Research Foundations: RESM 5110 recommended, or 5210, 5310, or 5330 as pre-approved by advisor

• Social Foundations: TSOC 5300 recommended, or 5100, 5110, 5200, 5210, 5230, or 5400 as pre-approved by advisor

• Curriculum: SPED 5000

B. Specialization ... 12 Select one area of focus from English/language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies. Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor. C. Theory and research requirement ... 3

CI 6890 Theory and research in learning and teach content recommended or 6490, 6590, 6690 or 6790 as pre-approved by advisor

D. Seminar, project or thesis ... 3 CI 6900 recommended, 6920 or 6960

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Most requirements for initial teacher licensure may be met as part of the M.Ed. degree. See the description of the Licensure Alternative Master’s Program (LAMP) section. Students should consult their advisor for detailed information.

Master of Education in Secondary Education (Adolescent/Young Adult Education, LAMP

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A. Foundations core ... 12 • Psychological Foundations: EDP 5110 recommended, or 5120, 5210,

5220, 5230, 5310, 5320, or 5330 as pre-approved by advisor • Research Foundations: RESM 5210 recommended, or 5110, 5310, or

5330 as pre-approved by advisor

• Social Foundations: TSOC 5300 recommended, or 5100, 5110, 5200, 5210, 5230, 5400, 5500 as pre-approved by advisor

• Curriculum: CI 6800, CI 6810, CI 6830, CI 6840, CI 5860, CI 5870 or SPED 5000

B. Specialization ... 12 Areas of focus can be English/language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies.

C. Theory and research requirement ... 3 CI 6490, 6590, 6690 or 6790

D. Seminar, project or thesis ... 3 CI 6900, 6920 or 6960

Most requirements for initial teacher licensure may be met as part of the M.Ed. degree. See the description of the Licensure Alternative Master’s Program (LAMP) section. Students should consult their advisor for detailed information.

Master of Music in Music Education

A. Foundations core ... 12 Curriculum core must be MED 5360

B. Specialization ... 21

MUS 5900, MUS 5340, MED 5370, Music Ensembles (2 hours), Music Electives Courses must be approved by the faculty adviser.

C. Project or thesis (choose one)... 3 MED 6920 or 6960

Students will be required to pass comprehensive written and oral examinations, normally given during the last semester of work.

Requirements for initial teacher licensure may be met as part of the M.Ed. degree. Students should consult their advisor for detailed information.

Master of Science and Education

This degree program is offered by the Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service in collaboration with the College of Natural Science and Mathematics. The degree is designed for students who wish to enhance their knowledge in a science field or in mathematics and in education. As a general rule, students will have an advisor in the Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service and in the College of Natural Science and Mathematics who will jointly plan and direct the program. Students who wish to complete their culminating experience in education will work with their Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service advisor. Students who wish to complete their culminating experience in their science field or mathematics will work with their College of Natural Science and Mathematics advisor.

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5310, 5320, or 5330

• Research Foundations: RESM 5110, 5210, 5310, or 5330 • Social Foundations: TSOC 5100, 5110, 5200, 5210, 5230, 5300, 5400, 5500

• Curriculum: CI 6800, CI 6810, CI 6830, CI 6840, CI 5860,CI 5870 or SPED 5000

B. *Specialization ... 21 Select a minimum of 15 semester hours in biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics or physics

* Refer to Graduate Programs in College of Natural Science and Mathematics for specific course requirements for dual degree programs.

C. Project or thesis ... 3

The master of science and education ordinarily requires licensure as a prerequisite.

Endorsements

Career-based Intervention Early childhood generalist (grades 4-5) Literacy specialist

Reading (PreK-12)

Licensure Programs

Adolescent and young adult (7-12) Art education (multi-age)

Foreign language (multi-age) Middle grade (4-9)

Music education (multi-age) Special education (multi-age)

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree Programs

Educational specialist (Ed.S.) degree is available through a post-master’s graduate program that provides students an area of educational specialization with emphasis on practice. Specific areas represented are curriculum and instruction, educational technology, elementary education, secondary education, and career and technical education.

The Ed.S. in curriculum and instruction is designed to meet the needs of individuals involved with the curriculum, teaching, and supervision aspects of discipline-centered areas of study. The degree provides patterns of study for teachers and supervisors who want an education beyond the master’s degree as a specialist, but who are not interested in a doctoral degree. For the program and requirements of a specific area, contact a faculty advisor.

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Admission to Educational Specialist Degree Programs

Admission requirements to the Ed.S. programs include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution and a master’s degree from an accredited institution.

• The three (3) letters of recommendation are expected from academic professionals to support the applicant's ability and character to succeed in the graduate degree.

• A statement of purpose is required to demonstrate writing ability and to describe the applicant’s goals and how the educational specialist degree supports those goals.

Requirements for Educational Specialist Programs

• Students must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours of approved graduate coursework beyond the master’s level with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

• Students are required to develop a plan of study with their advisor that specifies the coursework that must be completed to fulfill degree requirements. This plan must be filed prior to the completion of 15 semester hours and must be approved by the advisor, the department chairperson, and the college associate dean for graduate affairs.

• All course work for the Ed.S. must be taken within a six-year period immediately preceding the date the degree is awarded. • Programs require the completion of a culminating experience, which may include field experiences, internships, or other

professional projects.

• No more than a total of six semester hours of credit from any combination of workshops (7950), problems or special topics courses (7980) or independent studies (7990 or 8990) may be applied to a specialist’s program.

Doctoral Degree Programs

The department offers a doctoral degree with concentrations in curriculum and instruction, educational media, and secondary education. In addition, these doctoral programs are also available as minor areas of study to support other programs. Students should discuss these alternatives with their advisors.

Admission to Doctoral Programs

Individuals applying for admission to doctoral study must meet the admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies as well as specific program requirements.

• GRE is recommended but not required for applicants with master's degree GPA of 3.5 or higher. Please contact the program directly regarding this requirement.

• Acceptable GRE scores with 144 in both the verbal and quantitative sections and a 3.5 writing score or above preferred. • Evidence in prerequisite academic work that the applicant can successfully complete the doctoral program in the area of

study.

• An autobiographical sketch that describes why the applicant wishes to pursue the selected doctoral program. This sketch also should include information on previous study, educational experience, professional accomplishments, immediate and future professional goals, a proposed time schedule for completing the degree, and any other information that the applicant believes is relevant for admission into the desired program.

• Evidence of research and writing ability, if required by the doctoral program. Such evidence may include a master’s thesis, proctored writing sample, a written research report, one or more reprints of publications, a paper presented to a professional society, or similar evidence of competence in this respect.

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Requirements for Doctoral Programs

A minimum of 60 hours of doctoral coursework (7000/8000 level) is required. Each doctoral student is expected to:

• Identify a concentration in one area of specialization (i.e. a major) and pass a written examination (major examination) that covers the major area of concentration;

• Demonstrate proficiency in tools of research;

• Depending on the program, pass a separate written examination;

• After passing the written major examination and passing an oral examination that covers the relevant coursework; • Present and defend a dissertation proposal;

• Present and defend a completed dissertation in a public forum.

Academic Advising Committee

The student is assigned a temporary advisor upon admission to a program. This advisor guides the student in forming a doctoral program committee.

The doctoral program committee shall be formed before the student completes 18 hours of credit. The doctoral program committee has a minimum of three members who are selected from the membership of the graduate faculty of the University. The doctoral program committee is responsible for assisting the student in the development of a plan of study and assuring competence by overseeing the doctoral major exam, any minor exam(s) and doctoral program orals.

The plan of study must be approved by the doctoral program committee, the department chairperson, and the associate dean for graduate affairs of the college. The plan of study must be filed before 18 semester hours of the doctoral program are completed; and revisions to the original plan of study should be timely updated with the College of Graduate Studies the semester a revision occurs. After completion of the academic requirements, major/minor examinations and oral defense of the major/minor examinations, the student must form a dissertation committee to guide the development of the dissertation proposal and ultimately the dissertation.

The dissertation committee must include a minimum of four graduate faculty members including one who is not in the discipline major. The student must work closely with the committee to develop a research proposal for the dissertation. Once the committee approves the research design and proposal, the student must obtain Institutional Research Board approval before beginning any phase of the research study. A public defense of the dissertation is required.

All coursework and requirements of the doctoral degree must be completed within the seven year period preceding the awarding of the degree.

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Department of

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND SOCIAL WORK

MORRIS JENKINS, chair

The department of criminal justice and social work offers individual master's degrees in each of the professions. A certificate in juvenile justice is available in association with the master's degree in criminal justice. The certificate in child advocacy is available as part of a degree or as a separate certificate.

Criminal Justice Program

The department of criminal justice and social work offers a graduate program leading to a master of arts in criminal justice as well as an optional certificate in juvenile justice and a certificate in child advocacy. In addition, the department of criminal justice and social work with the College of Law offers a joint degree program leading to the master of arts in criminal justice and the juris doctor.

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

The master of arts in criminal justice is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the criminal justice system, social control and the nature of crime, in addition to developing and improving skills necessary to critically assess criminal justice problems and develop meaningful responses to these problems. The program also provides students with the skills to conduct applied research and evaluation, as well as the ability to understand empirical scholarly publications. The program allows students to develop a plan of study that will help prepare for leadership roles in the field of criminal justice and to pursue criminal justice doctoral studies. The program allows a person to be either a full-time or part-time student. A full-time student can complete the program in one year, while a part-time student should be able to complete the program in two or three years.

Admission

In addition to the College of Graduate Studies and Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service requirements, evaluation of applicants for the criminal justice graduate program is based on the following criteria:

 application

 three letters of recommendation  personal statement

 official transcripts

 GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4 point scale is preferred; GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4 point scale will be considered on a case by case basis

 Applicants with less than 2.70 must take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee entrance into the program. Admission is competitive and is dependent on the availability of space within the program. Under special circumstances, the graduate admissions committee may choose to admit a promising applicant as a provisional student in the program.

Program of Study

The master of arts in criminal justice requires a minimum of 33 semester hours including core and elective course work. Students should meet with the director of the graduate program in criminal justice to develop a plan of study which must be submitted by the end of the first semester or 12 credits hours. Any electives taken outside of criminal justice must be preapproved by the director of the graduate program in criminal justice. A student may complete a thesis or must pass a comprehensive exam to earn the degree. Within the first semester of graduate study, a student may elect to complete a thesis in lieu of 3 credit hours of elective course work.

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Program of study for the master of arts in criminal justice

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Year 1

CRIM6100 Metro Problems 3 CRIM5200 Data Analysis 3 CRIM4600 Research Methods 3 CRIM Elective in CRIM 3

Total 12 hours

CRIM6420 Adv. Criminal Procedures 3 CRIM6000 Adv. Criminal Justice Theories 3 *Elective in CRIM 3 *Elective 3 *Elective 3 Total 15 hours *Elective in CRIM 3 *Elective 3 Total 6 hours

*Note: A maximum of 9 hours of elective work must be done in graduate level Criminal Justice courses. A maximum of 9 hours may be done in graduate level course work outside of CJ with pre-approval of the graduate advisor.

Joint M.A. in Criminal Justice/Juris Doctor

This program is administered jointly by the College of Law and the criminal justice program. The program is designed for students who wish to have theoretical and practical knowledge in the law and in the field of criminal justice.

Admissions

 Be accepted by the University of Toledo College of Law  Successfully complete of the first year of law school

 Be a student in good standing at the University of Toledo College of Law  Complete an application for the master of arts in criminal justice

Program of Study

To complete the master of arts in criminal justice, the student must meet the degree requirements. Students in the joint program may substitute a law school course in criminal procedures for the core course CRIM 6420. Additionally, nine hours of law courses may be applied as electives in the master of arts in criminal justice.

To qualify for the juris doctor degree, a student must comply with all the academic and non-academic rules of the College of Law. Under the joint program, up to 12 semester hours taken for the master of arts in criminal justice may be applied toward the completion of credit hours for juris doctor degree. The student must earn a grade of B or better in those courses to be credited toward the juris doctor.

Social Work Program

The department of criminal justice and social work offers the professional master of social work degree (MSW). The graduate program in social work is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Master of Social Work

The master of social work degree has an advanced generalist perspective, preparing students to create change at all system levels, from individuals to communities. Students may select a concentration in either mental health or in child and family services.

An advanced standing program exists for students who meet specific criteria including a baccalaureate social work degree from an undergraduate social work program accredited by the Counsel of Social Work Education (CSWE). Students with related degrees will not be admitted under advanced standing status.

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Admission

In addition to the admission criteria established by the College of Graduate Studies at The University of Toledo, the applicant to the MSW program must submit

 three letters of recommendation from both employers and prior faculty members

 a personal statement that speaks to her/his commitment to social and economic justice as well as the applicant’s professional goals over the next 10 years

Additional requirements for admission to the advanced standing program include:

 a baccalaureate degree in social work from a CSW-accredited social work program  minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0

 minimum GPA of 3.3 in the social work program

Since the program is not designed to prepare graduates for work in private practice, an applicant indicating that private practice is his/her professional goal will be advised to consider other programs, such as counselor education at UT that will be better suited to meet this goal.

The personal statement and references from both employers and prior faculty members will be evaluated for a “fit” with the social work profession and our program’s focus on social and economic justice. Applicants must convey their adherence to the values and ethics of the profession. Applicants with no evidence of the above will not be admitted to the program.

The Council on Social Work Education does not permit programs to provide course credit for work experience. It is our hope that each class admitted would have a mixture of students who have experience as well as those without extensive professional experience. We encourage diversity among the students accepted to the program. This includes diversity of gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability and experience in the profession, etc. Prospective applicants are urged to review information on the program website.

Program of Study

The complete MSW Program requires 60 semester hours for graduation that is consistent with MSW programs across the country. Foundation course work is offered in the first year of the program and advanced course work in the second year.

Students must enroll in 16 credit hours of field education to obtain the required 900 hours required by CSWE. Six (6) of these hours are taken during the foundation year and ten (10) during the advanced year. While every effort is made to accommodate students with full-time jobs, applicants to the program must be aware that field placements primarily take place during business hours. We are unable to guarantee a night or weekend field placement.

Students who are awarded admission with advanced standing must complete 33 credit hours to obtain the MSW degree. The advanced standing program focuses on the advanced generalist courses and field placements. Courses at the 6000 level are required for the advanced stranding program.

Program of study for the master of social work

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Year 1

SOCW5110 Social Work Practice I 3 SOCW5210 Micro Perspectives of HBSE 3 SOC5330 Policy Issues & Analysis in SW 3 SOC5010 SW Research Methods & Analysis 3 SOC5900 Foundation SW Field Lab 3

Total 15 hours

SOCW5120 Social Work Practice II 3 SOCW5130 Social Work Practice III 3 SOCW5220 Macro SW Perspectives HBSE 3 SOCW6140 Advanced SW Assessment 3 SOCW5910 Foundation SW Field Placement 3

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Year 2

SOCW6110 Advanced Generalist Practice I 3 Research Elective* 3 Field of Practice – Practice** 3 Social Work Journal Review Seminar I 1 SOCW6900 Advanced SW Field Placement I 5

Total 15 hours

SOCW6120 Advanced Generalist Practice II 3 SOCW6130 Advanced Generalist Practice III 3 Field of Practice – Policy*** 3 Social Work Journal Review Seminar II 1 SOCW6910 Advanced SW Field Placement II 5

Total 15 hours

* Students may choose between Research Methods for Micro Social Work Practice and Research Methods for Macro Social Work Practice.

** Students may choose among Social Work Practice in Mental Health, Social Work Practice in the Aging Community, and Child and Family Social Work Practice.

*** Students may choose among Social Work Policy Issues in Mental Health, Social Work Policy Issues in Aging, and Social Work Policy Issues: Child and Family.

Graduate Certificates

The juvenile justice certificate must be included as part of a master's degree in criminal justice. The child advocacy certificate is offered on-line as a stand-alone certificate that is available to persons holding bachelor degrees. The coursework from both certificates may be used as part of a degree program but a separate application for the certificate must be made.

Child Advocacy Certificate

An on-line interdisciplinary certificate is offered to individuals with bachelor degrees who are interested in advocating for children and preventing child abuse. The certificate requires a 12 credit hour sequence of four courses from criminal justice, social work, and counselor education.

Admission

 Must have an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher for regular admission to the certificate program

 Apply for admission to the certificate program  Two letters of recommendation

 A statement of purpose

Program of Study

The child advocacy courses may be used within a degree program or may be used as a separate child advocacy certificate.

Child Advocacy Certificate

SOCW 6700 Perspectives in Child Maltreatment and Advocacy CRIM 6710 Professional and System Responses for Child Advocacy COUN 6720 Advocacy for the Survivor of Child Neglect and Abuse CRIM 6730 Guided Study in Child Advocacy

Juvenile Justice Certificate

An optional certificate program in juvenile justice is offered as part of the master of arts in criminal justice degree program. This certificate is designed to provide a student with a more in-depth study of juvenile justice issues. The certificate requires the successful completion of the requirements for the master of arts in criminal justice degree and a minimum of 12 credit hours in juvenile justice courses which may be counted as criminal justice electives or general electives.

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Admission

 Must be admitted to the master of arts in criminal justice degree program  Meet with the director of the graduate program in criminal justice  Apply for admission to the certificate program

Program of Study

The juvenile justice certificate is only available as part of a master's degree program in criminal justice. Upon completion of the certificate requirements and the requirements for the master of arts in criminal justice, the certificate will be awarded.

Juvenile Justice Certificate

(12 hours)

CRIM 6310 Juvenile Justice in the Metropolitan Community

Select 9 credit hours from the below list:

CRIM 5370 Disproportionate Confinement of Minority Youth

CRIM 5400 Criminal Justice Field Studies (Must be a placement in the community with an agency/program that deals with juvenile delinquents, troubled youths, or youths at risk)

CRIM 6940 Criminal Justice Internship (Must be a placement in the community with an agency/program that deals with juvenile delinquents, troubled youths, or youths at risk)

CRIM 6980 Special Topics in Criminal Justice (Must be approved by the graduate coordinator and be a course which focuses on an aspect of the juvenile justice system.

CRIM 6990 Independent Study in Criminal Justice (Must be on an area dealing with juvenile delinquents, troubled youths, or youths at risk)

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Department of

EARLY CHILDHOOD, PHYSICAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION

RICHARD WELSCH, chair

Programs housed in this department include graduate programs in early childhood education, physical education, and special education (intervention specialist licenses in early childhood, mild/moderate, moderate/intensive; MR/DD early intervention certificate). In addition, teacher licensure requirements may be obtained in early childhood education or special education in conjunction with the master’s degree. These programs are available at the master, education specialist (6th year program) and doctoral level. Endorsements are also available in the areas of (adapted physical education, early intervention, pre-school special needs, and transition to work).

Educational programs at The University of Toledo are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Admission to Master’s Degree Programs

In addition to the College of Graduate Studies admission requirements, master’s programs housed in the department of early childhood, physical, and special education require the following:

• An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate work. Students who fail to meet this requirement may be considered for provisional admission, provided they demonstrate excellent promise for graduate study through other objective measures. An acceptable GRE score is one of the requirements for students without the 2.7 undergraduate grade point average.

• Three recommendations regarding the prospective graduate student's potential for doing master's level work, which, depending upon the student’s status at the time, may come from such sources as the undergraduate major advisor, current employer, school principal or others who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s ability to engage in graduate work in the desired program.

• A statement describing the student's background and goals as well as the importance of the degree in achieving those goals. • Some programs have selective admissions and may admit a limited number of students. Thus, meeting all formal criteria does

not guarantee admission.

Requirements for Master’s Degree Programs

Master’s programs housed in the department of early childhood, physical, and special education require a minimum of 36 semester hours of approved graduate course work. No more than a total of six semester hours of credit from workshops (5950), problems or special topics courses (5980 or 6980), and independent studies (5990 or 6990) may be included in the degree program.

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Programs leading to licensure or endorsement may require additional semester hours to fulfill licensure credential as well as degree requirements.

Licensure Alternative Master’s Program (LAMP)

The licensure alternative masters program (LAMP) is a unique program for providing an initial license for those individuals who are seeking a career change and are interested in becoming a teacher. The LAMP provides a sequence of courses which lead to teacher licensure from the State of Ohio and a master’s degree in education. Licensure may be obtained in early childhood education (grades PreK-3), or special education (K-12). The program is designed to provide the student with many opportunities to participate in school settings and to put these experiences into perspective through on-campus reflective seminars.

Admission requirements for LAMP

All applicants must have a minimum 2.7 overall GPA (combined undergraduate GPA). Other admission requirements may include (but are not limited to) application, GRE scores, writing samples, interviews, and recommendation letters. Students must be fully admitted to the College of Graduate Studies to be eligible. Students must consult with the appropriate LAMP advisor prior to applying.

Licensure Programs

Early childhood education (PreK-3) Early childhood intervention specialist Intervention specialist: mild/moderate Intervention specialist: moderate/intensive

Endorsements

Early intervention certificate Pre-School special needs Transition to work

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education PreK-3

A. Foundations core ... 12 • Psychological Foundations: EDP 5110, 5120, 5210, 5220,

5230, 5310, 5320, or 5330

• Research Foundations: RESM 5110, 5210, 5310, or 5330 • Social Foundations: TSOC 5100, 5110, 5200, 5210, 5230,

5300, 5400, or 5500

• Curriculum core: CIEC 5340 or 6310

B. Specialization ... 18 Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor.

C. Theory and research requirement ... 3

CIEC 6950

D. Seminar, project or thesis ... 3 CIEC 6900, 6920 or 6960

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master’s program (LAMP) section. Students should consult their advisor for detailed information.

Sample program of study for the master of education in early childhood education PreK-3:

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Year 1

CIEC 6330 Lang and Concept Dev 3

CIEC 6750 Dev and Class Assess 3

EDP core 3

TSOC core 3

CIEC 6310 PreK/Primary Curr 3 RESM core 3

*Elective 3

CIEC 6320 Mean and Dev Play Beh 3

*Elective 3

Year 2 *Elective 3

CIEC 6950 Theory & Research 3

CIEC 6900 Research Seminar 3

*Note: with pre-approval of the graduate advisor.

Master of Education in Special Education

• Psychological Foundations: EDP 5110, 5120, 5210, 5220, 5230, 5310, 5320, or 5330 • Research Foundations: RESM 5110, 5210 or 5310 • Social Foundations: TSOC 5100, 5110, 5200, 5210, 5230, 5300, 5400, or 5500 Curriculum core: Students with an undergraduate degree outside of special education take SPED 5000, 5160, 5180, 5250, or 6070. Students with an undergraduate degree in special education take SPED 5820, 5860, 6470, 6490, 6590, 6800, 6810, 6830, CIEC 5340, CIEC 6310, or CIEC 6340. B. Specialization ... 18

Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to, general special education, early childhood special education, transition to work, or behavior disorders. Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor. C. Culminating experience ... 6

SPED 6930 and one of the following: SPED 6930 (exam) or SPED 6920 (project), or SPED 6960 (thesis) Requirements for initial teacher licensure may be met as part of the M.Ed. degree. See the description of the licensure alternative master’s program (LAMP) section. Students should consult their advisor for detailed information. Sample program of study for the master of education in special education: focus on transition to work:

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Year 1 SPED 5170 Supporting Youth 3 EDP core 3

TSOC core 3

SPED 6250 Issues and Research 3 RESM core 3

Curriculum core 3

SPED 5260 Career & Voc 3

CTE 5080 Principles 3 Year 2 SPED 6940 Externship 4

*Elective 3

SPED 6930 Seminar 3

SPED 6930 Comp Exam 3

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Sample program of study for the master of education in special education: focus on early childhood special education:

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Year 1

SPED 6070 Curr Model EC 3 SPED 5270 Team Models and Net 3 CIEC 6750 Dev and Classroom 3 EDP core 3

SPED 5280 Management ECSE 3 SPED 5980 Curr & Strat K-3 Dis 3 RESM core 3 TSOC core 3

SPED 5250 Family/Professional 3 SPED 5980 AAC 3

Year 2

SPED 6930 Seminar 3 SPED 6920 Project 3

Doctoral Degree Programs

The department offers a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction with a focus on special education or early childhood education.

Admission to Doctoral Programs

Individuals applying for admission to doctoral study must meet the admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies as well as specific program requirements.

• A minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA, using a 4.0 scale, on all previous graduate academic work with a completed master's degree.

• Acceptable GRE scores with 50 percentile or higher preferred.

• Evidence in prerequisite academic work that the applicant can successfully complete the doctoral program in the area of study.

• Evidence of research and writing ability. Such evidence may include a master’s thesis, proctored writing sample, a written research report, one or more reprints of publications, a paper presented to a professional society, or similar evidence of competence in this respect.

• Evidence of successful teaching experience is preferred.

Requirements for Doctoral Programs

A minimum of 60 hours beyond the master's degree is required. Each doctoral student is expected to:

• Identify a concentration in an area of specialization (i.e. a major) and pass a written examination (major examination); • Demonstrate proficiency in tools of research;

• After passing the written major examination, pass an oral examination that covers the relevant coursework; • Present a dissertation proposal;

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Academic Advising Committee

The doctoral program committee is to be formed before the student completes 18 hours of credit. The doctoral program committee has a minimum of three members who are selected from the membership of the graduate faculty of the University. The doctoral program committee is responsible for assisting the student in the development of a plan of study and assuring competence by overseeing the doctoral major exam and doctoral program orals.

The plan of study must be approved by the doctoral program committee, the department chairperson, and the Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs of the college. The plan of study must be filed before 18 semester hours of the doctoral program are completed. After completion of the academic requirements, the student must form a dissertation committee to guide the development of the dissertation.

Dissertation

The dissertation committee must include a minimum of four graduate faculty members including one who is not in the discipline major. The members of the dissertation often include members from the doctoral program committee. The student must work closely with the committee to develop a research proposal for the dissertation. Once the committee approves the research design, the student must obtain Institutional Research Board approval before beginning the research study. A public defense of the dissertation is required.

All coursework and requirements for the doctoral degree should be completed in the seven year period immediately preceding the awarding of the degree.

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EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND LEADERSHIP

WILLIAM GRAY, interim chair

The mission of the department of educational foundations and leadership (EDFL) is to prepare and develop educational leaders and scholars to be agents of transformation on all levels of educational systems. A learning paradigm informs our graduate programs, which are student-centered, inquiry-based, and integrated in terms of theory and practice, and lead to graduate degrees (Master’s, Ed.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D.). Graduate degrees are available in educational administration and supervision, educational psychology, higher education, research and measurement, social foundations of education (including philosophy, sociology, and history of education).

The department is also the home of the John H. Russel Center for Educational Leadership and the Center for Nonviolence and Democratic Education (CNDE).

The educational administration and supervision program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Admission to Master’s Degree Programs

In addition to the College of Graduate Studies admission requirements, master’s programs housed in the department of educational foundations and leadership (EDFL) require the following:

• An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate work. Students who fail to meet this requirement may be considered for provisional admission, provided they demonstrate excellent promise for graduate study. The GRE is required for students with less than a 2.7 undergraduate grade point average.

• Three letters of recommendation regarding the prospective graduate student's potential for doing master's level work, which, depending upon the student’s status at the time, may come from such sources as the undergraduate major advisor, current employer, school principal, or others who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s ability to engage in graduate work in the desired program.

• A statement describing the student's background and goals as well as the importance of the degree in achieving those goals. • Some programs have selective admissions and may admit a limited number of students. Thus, meeting all formal criteria

does not guarantee admission.

Requirements for Master’s Degree Programs

Master’s programs housed in the department of educational foundations and leadership require a minimum of 30 or 36 semester hours (depending on program) of approved graduate course work. No more than a total of six semester hours of credit from workshops (5950), problems or special topics courses (5980 or 6980), and independent studies (5990 or 6990) may be included in the degree program.

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Programs leading to licensure or endorsement may require additional semester hours to fulfill licensure credentials as well as degree requirements.

Master of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision

• Psychological Foundations: EDP 5110, 5120, 5210, 5220, 5230, 5320, or 5330

5300, 5400, 5500

• Curriculum: CI 5860, 5870, 6800, 6810, 6830, 6840,

B. Specialization ... 15 Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor from: EDAS 6000, 6020, 6110, 6230, 6150 or others with pre approval C. Seminar, project or thesis ... 3

EDAS 6900 or 6920 or 6960 or 6190

Programs leading to the M.Ed. degree in educational administration and supervision also may meet some of the requirements for a principal license in Ohio. Students should consult their advisor for detailed information.

Licensure Programs include:

Principal (PreK-6) Principal (4-9) Principal (5-12) Superintendent

Master of Education in Educational Psychology

5230, 5320, or 5330

5300, 5400, 5500

• Curriculum: CI 5860, 5870, 6800, 6810, 6830 or 6840

B. Specialization ... 15 Areas of focus may include learning/cognition or human development. Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor.

C. Project or thesis ... 3 EDP 6980 or 6960

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Master of Education in Educational Research and Measurement

5230, 5310, 5320, or 5330

5300, 5400, 5500

• Curriculum: CI 5860, 5870, 5800, 6810, 6830 or 6840

B. Specialization ... 21 Areas of focus may include statistics, measurement or evaluation. Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor.

C. Project or thesis ... 3 RESM 6980 or 6960

Master of Education in Educational Theory and Social Foundations

5230, 5310, 5320, or 5330

5300, 5400, 5500

• Curriculum: CI 5860, 5870, 5800, 6810, 6830 or 6840

B. Specialization ... 21 Areas of focus may include historical foundations, philosophical foundations, sociological foundations, multicultural or urban education.

Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor.

C. Project or thesis ... 3 TSOC 6980 or 6960

Master of Education in Higher Education

5230, 5310, 5320, or 5330

5300, 5400, 5500

• Curriculum: HED 6410 recommended, CI 5860, 5870, 6810, 6820, 6830, 6840, SPED 5000 or HEAL 6280 with pre-approval of advisor B. Introduction to Master's Study in Higher Education ... 1

HED 5920

C. Specialization ... 18 Must take HED 6510 and 6640, plus 12 hours of electives.

Areas of focus may include college student personnel, community college administration or general administration.

Courses must be pre-approved by the faculty advisor.

D. Practicum ... 2 HED 6940

E. Project, thesis or seminar ... 3 HED 6920, 6960, or 6980

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Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree Program

The educational specialist (Ed.S.) degree is a post-master’s graduate program in administration and supervision that provides students an area of organizational leadership or educational specialization with emphasis on practice. This 36 hour degree is designed to meet the needs of individuals whose career goals include licensure for advanced administrative positions in public and private schools (e.g., district administrator, building administrator).

Admission to Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision

Admission requirements to the Ed.S. program include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution and a master’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Three letters of recommendation from academic professionals regarding the applicant's character and potential for doing post-master's level work.

• A statement of purpose demonstrating writing ability and the applicant’s goals, and how the educational specialist degree supports those goals.

Requirements for Educational Specialist

• Completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours of approved graduate coursework beyond the master’s level (7000/8000 level courses) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. All course work for the Ed.S. must be completed within a six-year period immediately preceding the date the degree is awarded.

• Students are required to develop a plan of study with their advisor that specifies the coursework that must be completed to fulfill degree requirements including EDAS 8640 and EDAS 7920. This plan must be filed prior to the completion of 15 semester hours and must be approved by the advisor, the department chairperson, and the college associate dean for graduate affairs.

• No more than a total of six semester hours of credit from workshops (7950), problems or special topics courses (7980) and independent studies (7990 or 8990) may be applied to a specialist’s program.

• The program requires the completion of a culminating experience, which may include field experiences, internships, projects, etc.

Doctoral Degree Programs

The department offers several doctoral degrees: the doctor of education (Ed.D.) in education administration and supervision, the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in higher education and in the foundations of education majors of educational psychology, educational research and measurement, educational sociology, and foundations of education. Most doctoral programs are available as minor areas of study for other doctoral programs that require a minor. Additional areas of study for the minor are available within the college, as well as areas from other colleges at The University of Toledo. Students should discuss these alternatives with their advisors.

Admission to Doctoral Programs

Individuals applying for admission to doctoral study in the Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service must meet the admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies, the Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service, and the specific degree program the individual chooses. The following is a composite of the College of Graduate Studies and the Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science and Human Service admission requirements.

• A minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA, using a 4.0 scale, on all previous graduate academic work and completed master's degree from an accredited institution.

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• Acceptable GRE scores, as determined by individual programs.

Recommended GRE scores for admission into the designated doctoral programs:

Program Verbal Quantitative Analytic Writing

Educational Administration

and Supervision (Ed.D.) 152 (new) 146 (new) 4.5

Educational Psychology 480 (old) 560 (old) 4.0

152 (new) 150 (new) 4.0

Research and Measurement 480 (old) 560 (old) 4.0

156 (new) 151 (new) 4.0

• Evidence in prerequisite academic work that the applicant can successfully complete the doctoral program in the area of study.

• Evidence of research and writing ability, if required by the doctoral program. Such evidence may include a master’s thesis, proctored writing sample, a written research report, one or more reprints of publications, a paper presented to a professional society, or similar evidence of competence in this respect.

• A personal interview, if required by the doctoral program.

Requirements for Doctoral Programs

A minimum of 61 hours beyond the master's degree is required. Each doctoral student is expected to:

• Concentrate in one area of specialization (i.e. a major) and pass a written examination (major examination) in the major area of concentration;

• Demonstrate proficiency in tools of research;

• Depending on program, pass a separate written examination for any minor area of concentration;

• After passing the written major examination and any written minor examination, pass an oral examination that covers the relevant coursework;

• Orally present and defend a dissertation proposal in a public forum; • Orally present and defend a completed dissertation in a public forum.

Academic Advising Committee

The doctoral program committee shall be formed before the student completes 18 hours of credit. The doctoral program committee has a minimum of three members who are selected from the membership of the graduate faculty of the University. The doctoral program committee is responsible for assisting the student in the development of a plan of study and assuring competence by overseeing the doctoral major exam, any minor exam(s), and the doctoral program oral.

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The plan of study must be approved by the doctoral program committee, the department chairperson, and the Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs of the college. The plan of study must be filed before 18 semester hours of the doctoral program are completed. After completion of the academic requirements, the student must form a dissertation committee to guide the development of the dissertation.

Dissertation

The dissertation committee must include a minimum of four graduate faculty members, including one who is not in the discipline major. Members of the dissertation committee may also be members of the doctoral program committee. The student must work closely with the committee to develop a research proposal for the dissertation. Once the committee approves the research design, the student must obtain Institutional Research Board approval before beginning the research study. A public, oral defense of the dissertation proposal and the completed dissertation is required.